Orthodontics have come a long way from the metal braces, headgear and wire retainers of yesteryear. Ask any adult who has straightened their teeth, and they’ll tell you how much things have changed ...

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Your smile is one way to express yourself. But if you’re worried about how your teeth look, you may not feel comfortable sharing a great big smile. Crooked or missing teeth can be embarrassing, and ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The days of bracing yourself for braces may be over. People across the Valley now have a new option that makes smile straightening a lot less visible. Board-certified ...

Crooked teeth are common and affect children, teens, and adults. Causes include genetics, overcrowding, jaw problems, tooth loss, facial trauma, and improper oral hygiene habits. Jump to Key Takeaways ...

Dentists have issued a grim warning to avoid trying trendy TikTok “hacks” on their teeth. Creators behind viral teeth whitening and straightening tricks could be putting viewers in serious danger by ...

Have you ever heard of at-home teeth-straightening? In advertisements on social media, SmileDirectClub promises a better smile for a fraction of the cost of treatment by a traditional orthodontist.

Do you have braces? You’re not alone. More than 3 million kids in the United States are walking around with shiny smiles now, not to mention 1 million adults. But how many of us truly understand what ...